Is No. 96 Too Low for Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. on the NFL Top 100?
The peers-voted ranking lands the Saints back at 96, and that feels light for his role.
WIWire Report Intelligence·Updated Jun 24·1 min read
RT @NFL: No. 96 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026…
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What happened: The Saints reshared the NFL's reveal of Travis Etienne Jr. at No. 96 on the Top 100 Players of 2026, the peer-voted list compiled by fellow players. New Orleans is leaning on Etienne as a featured back heading into the 2026 season.
Why it matters: For a back asked to carry the run game, 96 reads modest given his speed and three-down upside. The Top 100 is voted by players, so a low placement is a statement from peers as much as a snub, which is exactly why the number is worth arguing.